Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

7 U.S.C. § 2903

Issuance of orders

(a)
section 2905 of this title During the period beginning on , and ending thirty days after receipt of a proposal for a beef promotion and research order, the Secretary shall publish such proposed order and give due notice and opportunity for public comment on such proposed order. Such proposal may be submitted by any organization meeting the requirements for certification under or any interested person, including the Secretary.
(b)
After notice and opportunity for public comment are given, as provided for in subsection (a), the Secretary shall issue a beef promotion and research order. The order shall become effective not later than one hundred and twenty days following publication of the proposed order.

Pub. L. 94–294, § 490 Stat. 530Pub. L. 99–198, title XVI, § 1601(b)99 Stat. 1599(, , ; , , .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 99–1981985— amended section generally, substituting provisions relating to issuance of orders for provisions relating to orders of Secretary to producers and slaughterers.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1985 Amendment

Pub. L. 99–198section 1601(c) of Pub. L. 99–198section 2901 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .